Declarations have been made at Peterborough Town Hall overnight for the local elections.
The contests were the first to be fought under new rules requiring voters to carry photographic ID, and the elections watchdog said “regrettably” some people were turned away from polling stations as a result.
The elections were branded a “dark day for British democracy” by campaigners opposed to the introduction of photo ID, who claimed thousands of people had been denied their right to vote.
At the end of the night Conservatives have 30 seats, Labour 14, Lib Dems 8, Green 3, Peterborough First 4 and Independent 1.
Last year’s results saw Conservatives with 28, Labour 14, Lib Dem 8, Green 4 and Independent 6.
The Conservative party do not have overall majority within Peterborough City Council but they are the largest individual party.
The elections were branded a “dark day for British democracy” by campaigners opposed to the introduction of photo ID, who claimed thousands of people had been denied their right to vote.
9. Winner: Sabeel Ahmed (Ravensthorpe)
Conservative take Ravensthorpe - Raja Ahmed – Conservative Party 1239, Richard Cham – Liberal Democrats 91, Jason McNally – Labour & Co-operative Party 872, Edward Murphy – Green Party 363, Turnout: 34.43%
10. Winner: Nick Thulbourn (Fletton and Woodston)
Labour take seat back - Imtiaz Ali – Green Party 406, Nick Thulbourn – Labour & Co-operative Party 732, Neil Walton – Liberal Democrats 98, Andrew Willey – Conservative Party 720, Turnout: 26.2%
11. Winner: Mohammed Jamil (pictured, his son) (Central ward)
Labour hold - Steve Cawley – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 73, Mohammed Jamil – Labour & Co-operative Party 1579, Raymond Knight – Green Party 203, Khan Umar – Conservative Party 509, Paul Whittaker – Liberal Democrats 179, Turnout: 29.84%
12. Winner: Jade Seager (Fletton and Stanground)
Lib Dem hold - Davide Broccoli – Conservative Party 434, Angus Ellis – Labour Party 348, Danette O’Hara – Green Party 145, Jade Seager – Liberal Democrats, 874, Turnout: 24.9%